Product Description

If you're new to studying the Bible, chances are you're unfamiliar with the types, tools, and techniques involved. In this concise overview, longtime Bible teacher Robert M. West offers practical guidance and encouragement as he discusses inductive method, word studies, commentaries, dictionaries, and concordances. Discover the joy of time spent in God's Word! 96 pages, 6" x 4" softcover from Barbour.

Publisher's Description

This guide provides a brief, concise overview of personal Bible study for the layperson. Long-time Bible teacher Robert West gives insight into the types, tools, and techniques of personal study, offering both practical guidance and encouragement to pursue the command of 2 Timothy 2:15 ("Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth"). Covering topics such as the inductive method, word studies, commentaries, dictionaries, and concordances, How to Study the Bible also emphasizes the personal benefits of private Bible time.

This is an excellent study tool for studying the bible. I bought my first book, and then gave it to a lady sitting next to me on a flight. I had to buy another to have for myself. I am now buying additional copies for a bible study group that I lead. It is a small book, but packed with some great nuggets.

Most books on Bible study overly focus on methodology, and this book includes that; but without proper spiritual preparation methodology alone won't lead to increased spiritual understanding. The first chapter in this book is on preparing your heart. Mr. West knows the topic and his writting is easy to read and understand. This is a book for any believer who's Bible study isn't what they believe it could and should be.

I love this little gem! I give it to all of my new members as they go through the "New Believers" class. There are many books out there on How to Study the Bible but this one contains all of the best methods and is so very affordable. I love to give away Bible Resources. This book is priced to make that happen

I like to give out small, inexpensive gifs to friends and acquaintances for small occasions or no occasion at all. This book is also accompanying high school graduation gifts. It seems to be appreciated and a quick-read, not overwhelming; so, therefore, it might be read !

Author/Artist Review

Tell us a little about yourself. I was saved as a teenager but did not grow in
the faith due to worldliness. At 20 years old
Christ moved in my life in a powerful way which
resulted in a marriage to my teenage sweetheart
now of 34 years, 3 married daughters, and 3
grandchildren. I have been employed in secular
work all of those years while actively serving
Christ in the local church and in community
outreach, musically and through an expository
teaching ministry.

What was your motivation behind this project? Since we live in a world that seems to be moving
away from the Bible my burden for this
generation and the next to give God's word it's
proper place in their lives through personal
Bible study. This is what God used to change my
life and my prayer is that God might use this
book to encourage believers to grow in grace and
in knowledge of our Lord.

What do you hope folks will gain from this project? My hope is that people will see that personal
Bible study is not optional but essential in the
Christian life being the will of God. People
will find encouragement and direction for
effective study habits.

Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? My personal and direct influences in my earlier
years were primarily Pastors Bill Hixson of
Athens Bible Church in Ohio and Ralph Smith,
missionary to Tokyo, Japan. Indirect influences
by Christian authors include John MacArthur,
William Hendriksen, Warren Wiersbe, Lehman
Strauss, and Matthew Henry, to name a few.

Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I am available to speak in churches on the
subject of personal Bible Study and other
Biblical topics.